‘We feel let down’: sustainable chefs in UK mourn end of Michelin green star
Summary
The Michelin Guide has stopped its green star award, which recognized restaurants for eco-friendly cooking and reducing waste. Current green star winners will lose their recognition by the end of the year, and Michelin will replace the award with a new publication called Mindful Voices, which will feature sustainable restaurants but not give any official prize.Key Facts
- Michelin introduced the green star in 2020 to highlight sustainable chefs and restaurants.
- The green star recognized eco-friendly ingredients and efforts to reduce waste.
- Restaurants with green stars could display a green plaque and use the green star in marketing.
- Michelin suddenly decided to retire the green star award and informed chefs mostly after announcing it publicly.
- Michelin will replace the award with Mindful Voices, an editorial platform about sustainability in food and hospitality, with no formal awards.
- Current 37 green star restaurants will lose their accreditation by the end of the year.
- Some chefs who won the green star expressed disappointment and feel Michelin’s decision was poorly communicated.
- The Michelin Guide did not officially explain why it ended the green star award.
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